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14th April 2022
11:14am BST
Hankey is a two-time BDO world professional darts champion, first qualifying in 1998 before winning events in 2000 and 2009. The 54-year-old also withdrew from the world senior darts championships which was held in February of this year.
No reason was given for his absence, with the statement saying: "Following correspondence received from Ted Hankey, he has confirmed that he has formally withdrawn from our February WC22 event. Details on his replacement will be announced in due course."
The Stoke-on-Trent born Hankey, who was also nicknamed 'The Court' was also famous for his walk-ons where he would wear a cape and walk out to the 2002 song 'Be on Your Way' by DJ Zany.
In 2012, Hankey struggled with health problems and suffered from a mini stroke and despite attempting to return to the game, failed to qualify for any major events.
Hankey was also the subject of a bankruptcy order order made at a London Court by HM Revenue and Customs in 2018.
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